COIN

Unique ID: NLM-5B1443

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Class: Three farthings of Elizabeth I
Inscription: obverse: [---]GINA[--] reverse: [--]S/LON/[---]

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1571
Date to: Circa AD 1582

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.45 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th July 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM15356

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Three farthings
Ruler/issuer: Elizabeth I of England
Mint or issue place: The Tower of London
Category: English coin early Modern 1489 - 1660
Type: Threefarthings: Elizabeth I, 1561-1582 (N 2002)
Obverse description: Crowned bust left. Possibly rose behind head – very worn
Obverse inscription: [---]GINA[--]
Reverse description: Shield with arms of England and France, long cross
Reverse inscription: [--]S/LON/[---]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor